Flight Stories
Our senior veterans served in a variety of ways, and each has a unique story to tell. We've listed several here.
September 19, 2024 - Mission #135 - The roster includes veterans who
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- were awarded the Purple Heart (1 veteran) and Bronze Star (2 veterans)
- was a Morse Code Intercept Operator
- served in Veterinary public health, Environmental Health
- was an Electrician on the USS Independence (CV-62)
- was a Helicopter Repair Crewman
- was an Aircraft Mechanic & Crew Chief for AD-6 Skyraiders
- served as a Bandsman
- served on the USS Dubuque (LPD-8); participated in rescue of refugees after the fall of Saigon
- was an Electronics Tech - Crypto; served on the USS Mullinnix (DD-944)
- served as Tank Company Commander
- was an Electronics Tech - Radar & Crypto; served on the USS Navarro (APA-215)
- was a Steelworker with the Seabees
- repaired and calibrated Navy weapons systems
- was a Construction Electrician with the Seabees
- was the Assistant Editor of the base newspaper
- served as Field Artillery Unit Commander
- was a member of the Rifle Team, Color Guard at Fort Bliss
- served as a Swim Instructor
- served as Training Manager and Career Advisor
- worked with Flight Deck Ordnance on the USS Constellation (CV-64) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)
August 29, 2024 - Mission #134 - The roster included veterans who
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- were awarded the Purple Heart (1 veteran) and Bronze Star (2 veterans)
- was a Material Control & Accounting Specialist
- was a Helicopter Maintenance Crew Chief
- served in Data Processing and was a Supply Sergeant
- was an Electronic Communications Crypto Equipment Repairman
- was a Nike missile Repairman and performed missile training
- was Paint & Body Shop Supervisor
- served aboard USS Yosemite AD-19 and USS Julius A Furer DEG-6
- was a Metalsmith, retired as Chief Hull Maintenance Tech; USS Iowa BB-61, USS Waccamaw AO-109
- served as a Public Information Officer
- was an Aviation Electrician Mate, served aboard USS Nimitz CVN-68
- was a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
- was an Engineering Officer and served on USS Kodiak LSM-161
- Ordered ammo for firing ranges, also handled pickup/delivery of ammo
- served as Band Superintendent, Air Force Band
- was a Pneumatic Repairman for F-100 and C-130 aircraft
- was a Supply Clerk, served aboard USS Forrestal CVA-59
- was a UH-1 Helicopter Repairman
- was a Navy Corpsman with the Marines
- was a Tank Driver, also drove M-114 armored fighting vehicle
June 13, 2024 - Mission #133 - The roster included veterans who
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- were awarded the Purple Heart (3 veterans), Silver Star (1 veteran) and Bronze Star (4 veterans)
- was a Supply Aviation Storekeeper
- was a Combat Engineer
- was a Surgical Tech
- served with the Military Police, was an undercover German Customs Investigator
- served as a Translator and Voice Intercept Operator
- served with the Military Police, Traffic Control & Security
- was a Communication Tech, served on USS Orion (AB-13)
- was a Radio Operator aboard USS Tarawa (LHA-1) and USS Stein (FF-1065)
- was a Computer Programmer
- was a Platoon Sergeant, Crew Chief, Flight Instructor
- served as Crew Chief, Minuteman missiles
- served on USS Fulton (AS-11)
- was a Damage Control Assistant on USS Page (DEG-5), USS Blandy (DD-943)
- was an Intelligence Operations Specialist and Command Post Controller
- served as a Fireman
- was a Weapons Yeoman, served aboard USS Corry (DD-819)
- served as S-2 Intelligence, Company Clerk
- served as a Chaplain's Assistant
- was a Transportation Officer, Squadron Commander
